Daniel Ricciardo will end his long relationship with Red Bull and join Renault on a two-year deal next season in a surprise announcement that jolted Formula One ahead of its August shutdown. The move, just when it looked a done deal that the 29-year-old would be staying put, is likely to trigger other moves around the paddock. “It was probably one of the most difficult decisions to take in my career so far,” said Ricciardo in a Renault statement. “But I thought that it was time for me to take on a fresh and new challenge. “I realise that there is a lot ahead in order to allow Renault to reach their target of competing at the highest level but I have been impressed by their...
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